NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 8 for the NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
New South Wales
205 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What do double continuous centre lines mean?
- They only apply to trucks
- You may overtake if the road is clear
- Do not cross, except when safely passing a bicycle rider
- You may U-turn across them
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Answer: C. Do not cross, except when safely passing a bicycle rider
Double continuous lines must not be crossed, except to pass a bicycle rider safely.
Question 2 of 25
What do STOP lines or GIVE WAY lines painted on the road mean when there is no sign?
- They have the same meaning as the matching sign
- They are only advice
- They mark a parking area
- They apply only to trucks
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Answer: A. They have the same meaning as the matching sign
Stop and give way lines have the same meaning and legal force as STOP and GIVE WAY signs, even where no sign is installed.
Question 3 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No pedestrians allowed
- Footpath ends ahead
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- Shared zone begins
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Answer: C. A pedestrian crossing is ahead
This sign warns of a pedestrian (zebra) crossing ahead. Be ready to stop for anyone on or entering it.
Question 4 of 25
You and another driver each face a STOP or GIVE WAY sign at the same intersection. You are going straight and the oncoming driver is turning right. What is correct?
- The driver at the STOP sign always goes last
- The driver turning right gives way to you
- You must give way to the driver turning right
- Neither of you needs to give way
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Answer: B. The driver turning right gives way to you
When both drivers face a STOP or GIVE WAY sign, they first give way to other traffic, then apply the normal rules to each other, so the right-turning driver gives way.
Question 5 of 25
Outside built-up areas, a long vehicle of 7.5 m or more follows another long vehicle on a two-lane road. What minimum gap must it keep?
- 20 metres
- 10 metres
- 200 metres
- 60 metres
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Answer: D. 60 metres
Outside built-up areas, long vehicles must keep at least 60 m behind another long vehicle (200 m for road trains), unless overtaking or on a multi-lane road.
Question 6 of 25
Your phone is in a commercially made mount fixed to the car. Which of these may a fully licensed driver do while driving?
- Read a text message
- Make or answer a call by touching the phone
- Send an email
- Make a video call
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Answer: B. Make or answer a call by touching the phone
With the phone in a proper mount, calls are allowed. Reading or sending texts, emails or video calls is an offence even if the phone is mounted.
Question 7 of 25
You are turning right at a roundabout. When should you signal left?
- Only if a car is behind you
- Just before you exit, if practical
- As soon as you enter
- You never signal left when turning right
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Answer: B. Just before you exit, if practical
When turning right, signal right on approach and entry, then signal left before you leave the roundabout, and cancel it once you have exited.
Question 8 of 25
How close to a fire hydrant may you stop?
- Not within 1 m
- Not within 10 m
- Not within 20 m
- There is no rule
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Answer: A. Not within 1 m
You must not stop within 1 m of a fire hydrant or a hydrant indicator.
Question 9 of 25
What should you do before opening your car door next to traffic?
- Open it quickly so it is visible
- Sound your horn first
- Nothing, traffic must avoid you
- Check mirrors and look behind for bicycle riders and vehicles
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Answer: D. Check mirrors and look behind for bicycle riders and vehicles
You must not open a door in a way that causes a hazard. Check your mirrors so you do not open it into a rider's path.
Question 10 of 25
How far may a car usually drive in a bus lane to enter or leave the road or turn?
- Up to 100 m
- Up to 500 m
- Not at all
- Any distance
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Answer: A. Up to 100 m
Drivers may use a special purpose lane such as a bus lane for up to 100 m to enter or leave the road or turn (up to 50 m in a bike lane), at least in Queensland; check your own state.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Turn right only
- Right lane closed
- A side road joins from the right ahead
- Road ends ahead
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Answer: C. A side road joins from the right ahead
This sign warns that a side road joins from the right. Watch for vehicles entering or turning.
Question 12 of 25
Hook turns (turning right from the left lane) are a local rule mainly used where?
- In central Melbourne
- In Darwin only
- On every Australian motorway
- At all roundabouts
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Answer: A. In central Melbourne
States can add local rules. Hook turns at signed intersections in central Melbourne are an example.
Question 13 of 25
You approach a crest or bend and cannot see far ahead. May you overtake?
- Yes, if you sound your horn
- No, you must not overtake without a clear view far enough ahead
- Yes, if you go quickly
- Yes, on country roads
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Answer: B. No, you must not overtake without a clear view far enough ahead
Overtaking is not allowed approaching a crest, bend or dip if you cannot see far enough ahead.
Question 14 of 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait for green
- Go with caution and follow the give way rules
- The intersection is closed
- Only buses may go
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Answer: B. Go with caution and follow the give way rules
At a flashing yellow light or arrow you may go with caution, but you must follow the normal give way rules.
Question 15 of 25
A tram has stopped and pedestrians are crossing between the kerb and the tram. What must you do?
- Sound your horn
- Pass on the right of the tram
- Stop and give way to those pedestrians
- Drive past slowly
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Answer: C. Stop and give way to those pedestrians
You must stop and give way to pedestrians between the road edge and a stationary tram.
Question 16 of 25
A multi-lane road has a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign. When may you drive in the right-hand lane?
- When overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn or avoiding an obstruction
- Never
- Only at night
- Whenever you are at the speed limit
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Answer: A. When overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn or avoiding an obstruction
The right lane may be used to overtake, turn right, make a U-turn, avoid an obstruction, in congested traffic or in a special lane you are allowed to use.
Question 17 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- School buses stop here
- A school is ahead
- Children are crossing ahead
- The school zone and its lower limit end here
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Answer: D. The school zone and its lower limit end here
This sign marks the end of the school zone, so the reduced school zone limit no longer applies.
Question 18 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Cattle or other stock may be on the road
- Cattle saleyard entrance
- Animals must be led
- Farm road, no through traffic
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Answer: A. Cattle or other stock may be on the road
This sign warns of stock such as cattle on the road ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 19 of 25
A fully licensed driver is stopped at red traffic lights. May they hold their phone to read a message?
- Yes, because the car is not moving
- Yes, for up to 10 seconds
- Yes, if the handbrake is on
- No, hand-held use is not allowed while stationary in traffic
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Answer: D. No, hand-held use is not allowed while stationary in traffic
You must not use a hand-held phone while your vehicle is moving or stationary in traffic, such as at traffic lights. You may use it when parked.
Question 20 of 25
A long truck displays a DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign and is signalling to turn left. What must you do?
- Pass it quickly on the left
- Sound your horn and pass
- Drive onto the footpath to get around
- Do not pass it on the left while it turns
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Answer: D. Do not pass it on the left while it turns
You must not overtake on the side of a vehicle with a DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign if it is signalling and turning to that side.
Question 21 of 25
Who may drive in a T3 transit lane while it operates?
- Any vehicle
- Trucks only
- Vehicles with 3 or more people, plus buses, motorcycles and other allowed vehicles
- Any vehicle with 2 people
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Answer: C. Vehicles with 3 or more people, plus buses, motorcycles and other allowed vehicles
A T3 lane is for vehicles carrying at least 3 people. Some vehicles, such as buses, taxis and motorcycles, are allowed too.
Question 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Road clear of trucks only
- You must not stop on the road during the times shown
- No speed limit
- You may park for up to 2 hours
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Answer: B. You must not stop on the road during the times shown
A clearway keeps lanes open for traffic in busy times. During the times shown you must not stop (buses are among the few exceptions), and vehicles may be fined or towed.
Question 23 of 25
Two lines of traffic merge into one where there are no lane markings. Who gives way?
- The vehicle on the left always goes first
- The vehicle on the right always goes first
- You give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you
- The larger vehicle goes first
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Answer: C. You give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you
Where lines of traffic merge and there are no lane lines, a driver gives way to any vehicle that is ahead (zip merging).
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- U-turn permitted
- No right turns at any time
- To turn right, you must make a hook turn from the left lane
- Right turn from the right lane only
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Answer: C. To turn right, you must make a hook turn from the left lane
This sign is used at some intersections, mainly in central Melbourne. You start a right turn from the far left side of the road instead of the centre.
Question 25 of 25
You drank a lot last night. Which statement is true the next morning?
- Sleep always removes all the alcohol
- You are fine once you feel awake
- You may still be over the limit for much of the day
- A big breakfast makes you safe to drive
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Answer: C. You may still be over the limit for much of the day
After heavy drinking you may still be over the limit the next day. If in doubt, do not drive.

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